William Dunlap

William Dunlap

1766 1839

American dramatist, painter, and historian (1766–1839)

William Dunlap was a pioneer of American theater. He was a producer, playwright, and actor, as well as a historian. He managed two of New York City's earliest and most prominent theaters, the John Street Theatre and the Park Theatre. He was also an artist, despite losing an eye in childhood.

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